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For me it's not so much whether I like or dislike Kouki. His character just rings so true with what I know of children and remember about being a child that it's hard not to be amused or feel nostalgic when watching him. I guess that means if I had to pick, I'd say I like him.

I also think he serves as a good foil for Rin, and when it comes down to it a kid needs a playmate.

Dammit, I didn't want to like the anime, but it's pretty well done, holds up quite nicely to the manga. Although I'm not a fan of Daikichi's VA and his mothers, but they grew on me by the end of the episode. Goddammit Rin would melt the icey black heart of even the most cruel, unforgiving warlord. One of my favorite characters ever.

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What exactly is the point of becoming powerful if one cannot indulge the hedonistic opportunities that come with it?

I can imagine his character later , you know , he can be the kind of funny guy in the anime who comes after the main serious male lead and can be a pervert too ^^

Well i don't mind him to do his 'stupid things' in the background. Every screen involved him should be told through Rin's conversation with Daikichi....

I means i probably was as silly as back when i was as young. But that's why i don't write a whole novel (or make a whole anime) about it

All the episodes have pretty much perfect so far. But i fear that they will bring down the road where the focus is no longer between Daikichi, Rin, her mom, but into school life mode where Daikichi drop down to support character who appear like once for 20 seconds every episode

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Honestly , I don't see a problem to show Kouki in the anime , he's Rin's friend , we just saw a bit friendship between them and how hopeless was Kouki , it's not like if they had focused on him. -Slice of life.

And btw , he might be Rin's boyfriend later on. Unless he'll get a harem

Is it ever going to be explained how Masako hooked up with Daikichi's grandfather in the first place?

Is Masako's age at that point in time ever disclosed?

I'm kind of glad they never went into details explaining that. The notion that Masako somehow hooked up with the gramps (who's by the looks of it, supposed to have been a nice man) is yucky as it is, so I'm hoping they'll leave it at that as it wouldn't do this show any good...

This is indeed one of the most enjoyable series I've watched in the last 10 years or so. I also am curious to know how is this show doing among the female viewers? Judging from the posting in this thread, most of the viewers in this thread appears to be male... So I'm curious to see if the ladies are finding this show attractive also and from which aspect of the storytelling.

Wife-unit hasn't watched it yet or I'd give her view... maybe I can corral her this weekend.

My mum was instantly hooked the moment I showed her the first few episodes of Usagi Drop. She was most recently enchanted by Karigurashi no Arrietty (Borrower Arrietty), so you have an idea of what kind of anime she enjoys.

Caught up with the latest three episodes in a single sitting. There's a lot to digest and, in any case, I would probably end up repeating what everyone else has said. Like Shiroth, I greatly enjoyed the latest tree-planting episode and I don't feel it was necessarily "weaker" than the rest of the show. The differences, as usual, are in the subtleties: This is the first episode in a while in which Rin was not confronted by some kind of domestic problem or personal insecurity in Daikichi's home, and her talkativeness is particularly noticeable as a result. She had demonstrated a certain eloquence and precociousness in earlier episodes, but she was chatting almost non-stop during some scenes this time, the strongest sign yet that she is adjusting extremely well to her new family environment.

As for the tradition of planting trees, I took it as a metaphor for the traditional family tree that connects all branches of a family to one another. This was clearly illustrated in the closing scene, where we see Rin, followed by Daikichi, then his mother and, lastly, Daikichi's grandfather, all treading the same root path. By this time, there are already very strong hints that Rin may not actually be biologically related to Daikichi, but this episode shows that the ties between Rin and her new family have gone beyond mere biology — they are tied now by fate and emotions which, for once, may prove thicker than blood.

As for the tradition of planting trees, I took it as a metaphor for the traditional family tree that connects all branches of a family to one another. This was clearly illustrated in the closing scene, where we see Rin, followed by Daikichi, then his mother and, lastly, Daikichi's grandfather, all treading the same root path. By this time, there are already very strong hints that Rin may not actually be biologically related to Daikichi, but this episode shows that the ties between Rin and her new family have gone beyond mere biology — they are tied now by fate and emotions which, for once, may prove thicker than blood.

I actually have my own tree (an Ash tree so it's waaaaaay bigger than me by now) so I didn't think it was a metaphor for anything. I suppose because of my bias I thought the episode was rather cute and didn't think it weaker than the others.

I actually have my own tree (an Ash tree so it's waaaaaay bigger than me by now) so I didn't think it was a metaphor for anything. I suppose because of my bias I thought the episode was rather cute and didn't think it weaker than the others.

We planted a tree for each kid when we moved to the Pacific Northwest... a Douglas Fir for each.

Well this episode shows how everyone's got their own circumstances. Certainly what Daikichi is doing is hard and required sacrifice, but doesn't mean those who are married are having a better time. Certainly Haruko and Reina are more financially secure at home, but it's not a great environment emotionally. Reina's even picking up on things now and it'll definitely become more and more apparent how stressful and strained that household is as she gets older.

Tough to watch Haruko who pretty much is making that kind of sacrifice that some have to. Just suck up all the negative emotions and endure it. Hanging in there until Reina is old enough to live on her own and she can then get a divorce and get the heck out.

Can only read so much on the husband out of what Haruko said and what we got to see. Though did seem like the guy was in a rush so possibly just doing a drive-by to get them and head back to work to get in a little overtime. Not much a reunion between the couple and kind of feels like Reina is about the only thing connecting them at all.

Some fun moments though like the teasing about Daikichi and Kouki's mother .